Crop production
NAICS Code: 111000
BLS projects Crop production to grow +2.0% through 2034 - 0.4 points slower than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 44% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Crop production sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Crop production sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
2% Top 56% higher than 44% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 32.3% mean employer AI exposure across 2 tracked public companies .
Projected growth is middling and the public-company overlay is sparse - the BLS employment path is the primary evidence; company grades are a light secondary read.
NAICS 111000 · 863,900 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Crop production.
Public companies in this NAICS sector
NAICS sector 11 bucket (includes sibling industries). 2 companies scored · mean AI exposure 32.3%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Cal-Maine Foods Inc | A |
| Corteva, Inc. | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Crop production shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Crop production (NAICS 111000) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential building construction | 910,500 | +5.0% |
| Couriers and express delivery services | 909,800 | +4.8% |
| Investigation, guard, and armored car services | 868,600 | +4.8% |
| Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences | 866,700 | +8.7% |
| Crop production | 863,900 | +2.0% |
| Clothing and clothing accessories retailers | 841,300 | -2.0% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Crop production?
As of 2024, the Crop production industry employs approximately 863,900 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Crop production growing or declining?
The Crop production industry is projected to grow by 2.0% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +17,300 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Crop production?
2 tracked public companies in NAICS sector 11 (sibling industries included). Sample names include Cal-Maine Foods Inc, Corteva, Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Crop production industry?
Among 2 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 32.3% (most common grade A). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Crop production. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts